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Submitted photo. Candidates, NGHI Steering Committee members, and several workshop attendees at the July 11 event in Clarkesville.

Submitted photo. Candidates, NGHI Steering Committee members, and several workshop attendees at the July 11 event in Clarkesville.

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North Georgia Headwaters Indivisible hosts candidate strategy workshop

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Thursday, July 23, 2026
CLARKESVILLE, GA — North Georgia Headwaters Indivisible (NGHI) hosted a Candidates Strategy Workshop on Saturday, July 11, at the Habersham County Parks, Recreation & Aquatic Center.

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LBCA Foundation announces 2026 grant award recipients

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Lake Burton Civic Association Foundation (LBCAF) recently announced its 2026 grant award recipients. There were 25 grants totaling $101,075 awarded to nonprofit organizations serving the Rabun community. Several received LBCAF support for the first time.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Commissioners meet during a special called meeting on June 30 to discuss Rabun County EMS stopping interfacility transports from Mountain Lakes Medical Center effective Aug. 14. Many EMS employees attended the meeting, along with members of the public and representatives from the hospital.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Commissioners meet during a special called meeting on June 30 to discuss Rabun County EMS stopping interfacility transports from Mountain Lakes Medical Center effective Aug. 14. Many EMS employees attended the meeting, along with members of the public and representatives from the hospital.

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Rabun EMS to halt interfacility transports from hospital

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will stop interfacility transports from Mountain Lakes Medical Center to other facilities in August after the Rabun County Emergency Service Transfer Policy was approved by the Rabun County Board of Commissioners during a special called meeting June 30.

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Pregnancy center to hold Heartbeat Gala

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Local nonprofit Choices Pregnancy Center has been working toward expanding services into neighboring counties to help save more lives. Community members have the opportunity to support that mission by attending the Heartbeat Gala on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 6 until 9 p.m.
Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon is cut for Hunter Automotive in Clayton for the business’ grand opening on July 10.

Photo courtesy of Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce. The ribbon is cut for Hunter Automotive in Clayton for the business’ grand opening on July 10.

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Hunter Automotive cuts ribbon with Forward Rabun

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Mr. Payton Hunter/Hunter Automotive, located at 46 Depot Avenue, Clayton, and Forward Rabun/Rabun County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Event on Friday, July 10, at noon.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. There’s one more chance to see North Georgia Community Players’ production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at the Dillard Playhouse this weekend. Tickets are on sale at https://www.ngcommunityplayers.com/

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. There’s one more chance to see North Georgia Community Players’ production of “Don’t Dress for Dinner” at the Dillard Playhouse this weekend. Tickets are on sale at https://www.ngcommunityplayers.com/

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Make ‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ your adult date night

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
North Georgia Community Players are back with A-plus acting in the latest classic comedy “Don’t Dress for Dinner.” Adults, find a baby sitter and get ready for major laughs as the production is rated PG-13. The audience is taken on a whirlwind keeping up with the scandalous events that unfold.

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‘Vet to Vet Cafe’ honors veterans

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Forward Rabun consistently honors and supports Rabun County’s Veterans, and hosts a monthly “Vet to Vet Cafe” the second Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. The July 14 Cafe was met with near-record attendance!
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Paper mache artist Judy Schmidt with her “Paper Trails” is this year’s winner of the Painted Fern Art Festival “Peoples’ Choice Award for Best in Show.” Her booth featured many of her paper mache characters including cartoon character “Humpty Dumpty,” a crescent moon, rabbits and many others.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Paper mache artist Judy Schmidt with her “Paper Trails” is this year’s winner of the Painted Fern Art Festival “Peoples’ Choice Award for Best in Show.” Her booth featured many of her paper mache characters including cartoon character “Humpty Dumpty,” a crescent moon, rabbits and many others.

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Painted Fern Art Festival brushes ‘stunning success’

Megan Horn
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The North Georgia Arts Guild had a successful Painted Fern Art Festival last weekend as 40 Guild members showcased their varied talents on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12.